What face shape do I have? 

Glasses for Square Face Shapes

If you’re looking for glasses for square faces, then you’re in the right place.

A square face shape has angular lines and a strong jawline. The forehead is generally quite broad, so you’ll want to pick frames that will soften and balance those angles.

Both men and women with a square face shape tend to suit curved, oval or round glasses. The soft edged design of frames in these categories will help to soften square features and give the illusion of length to a square shaped face. Round glasses are a great place to start!

Browse our range of round glasses for square face shapes here.

When shopping for frames online, notice where the bridge of the glasses sits on the nose. Square face shapes tend to suit styles that sit towards the top of the nose which help to elongate the face.

Try to stick to neutral frame colours such as black, brown or tortoise and avoid anything super geometric or angular in shape or style. Our favourite right-angled wonder Angelina Jolie has a beautifully square face shape and has been known to rock various glasses styles in her career.

Sunglasses for square face shapes

Similar rules apply when choosing the right sunglasses for a square face shape. Aviator style sunglasses are a great choice so take a look at Cyrus Sun in Gold from our prescription sunglasses collection.

Glasses for Round Face Shapes

Here’s a rundown of the best style and shapes of glasses to pair with a round face shape.

When someone has what’s considered to be a round face shape, the height and width of the face are almost equal, and their cheekbones and jawline aren’t very prominent or defined.

There’s plenty of choice when it comes to choosing the best frames for a round face shape, but there are certain shapes, styles and colours that we would recommend avoiding.

The best glasses for round face shapes

Glasses with a very angular design work well with round face shapes, as they help to add some definition to your look. Look at rectangular frames or upswept glasses, which have a thicker frame in the top two corners.

Small and round frames should be at the bottom of your list - these frames are less likely to complement your round face shape than any others.

Try to purchase glasses with nose pads where possible, and don’t be afraid to go for frames with bold patterns or colours! They will help to create some definition and promote your facial features.

50 First Dates star Drew Barrymore has a classically round face and has used each hairstyle to her advantage.

Sunglasses for round face shapes

Visit our men’s sunglasses page or women’s sunglasses page, then click on the ‘round’ category under the face shapes filter on the left.

From there, you’ll be greeted by a lovely variety of prescription sunglasses for round face shapes, all of which will complement your face shape, as well as providing additional style and sophistication to your outfit when you’re out and about.

Glasses for Rectangular Face Shapes

Rectangular faces typically feature a deep forehead, a strong jawline and an elongated nose. Here are some words of wisdom to help you find the best glasses for a rectangular face shape.

The best glasses for rectangular faces

Strong, defined angles are what you should be looking for from your frames! Look at glasses with strong square shapes as opposed to softer round glasses that could contrast with your features.

Avoid rimless glasses and instead, stick to sturdy standout frames in a solid colour. If you’re looking for something a little more unique, opt for a tortoise detailed design with bright yellow notes. Our Finn frame in Tortoise will offer some inspiration.

Here at Arlo Wolf, we have a variety of men’s and women’s glasses for rectangular faces, some of which are unisex, too! Click on the buttons below for a tailored selection of frames that are well suited to men and women with a rectangular face shape.

Beloved actress Sandra Bullock has a rectangular-shaped face, and is able to mix and match between numerous accessories to suit her.

Sunglasses for rectangular face shapes

Find the perfect prescription sunglasses for a rectangular face shape here at Arlo Wolf. Using our tips and tricks above, you’ll be able to pick and choose which of our sunglasses are most suitable for your face shape. See our Reid range of sunglasses, for example - the strong square shape of these frames pair perfectly with a rectangular face shape.

Glasses for Oval Face Shapes

Find everything you need to know about glasses for oval face shapes here!

Off all the different face types, oval is one of the most popular and also one of the easiest to match glasses frames with. Oval faces tend to have nicely balanced features, with high cheekbones and a narrow chin which matches nicely with almost any frame, so long as they are suitably sized.

Suitable glasses for oval face shapes

Ovals can have their pick of the bunch from glasses shapes, colours and style.
With an oval face, you probably have a nice even balance between forehead, cheeks and chin, meaning you’re one of the lucky ones who can choose glasses more freely than most.

Unlike stronger shapes like square or heart-shaped, ovals are free agents when it comes to finding matches, meaning that most of the choosing process is about personal preference, rather than avoiding frames which don’t complement natural features.

However, to really perfect your glasses pairing, our top tip would be to stay away from frames that are too small or too large. You don’t to underwhelm or overshadow an oval shaped face with poorly suited frames.

The super stylish Cameron Diaz has an oval-shaped face, and has rocked both short hair styles and long hair styles. Glasses-wise, oval faces are pretty versatile too.

Sunglasses for oval face shapes

Enjoy a wide and varied choice of prescription sunglasses when you have an oval face, thanks to the vast amount of shapes, colours and styles that suit you!

Simply visit our women’s prescription sunglasses page or men’s prescription sunglasses page and peruse the different frames on offer! Alternatively, filter the selection by ‘face shape’ from the choices on the left, to trim down the variety on offer.

Heart

If you have well-defined cheekbones, a dainty chin and a broader forehead, your face is best described as heart shaped.

Fortunately for you, there are many suitable styles of glasses for heart shaped faces, but there are also a few frames you should try to avoid.

The most suitable glasses shape for heart shaped faces

Steer clear of frames that are more bottom-heavy, as they will draw attention away from your lovely cheekbones and chin. Instead, opt for glasses that maintain the same shape throughout.

Oversized frames or glasses with a powerful design are best avoided, as they will dramatically contrast your subtle features. Smooth and soft edged frames are the perfect go to for anyone with a heart shaped face.

We would recommend round or square glasses to compliment your face shape. Here at Arlo Wolf, we have a vast range of glasses that are perfect for men and women with heart shaped faces.

Gwyneth Paltrow has a wonderfully heart-shaped face, and if you do too then you’re in luck - most frames will suit you perfectly.

Sunglasses for heart shaped faces

Similarly to your everyday optical frames, anyone with a heart shaped face will benefit from the wide variety of sunglasses on offer that will suit their face shape perfectly.

Keep to the same dos and don’ts that you would with your optical frames and you’ll still have a wide range of sunglasses to choose from in the Arlo Wolf selection. Take a look at Reign Sun in Black from our prescription sunglasses collection, which have the ideal shape to pair with heart shaped faces.